Illustrated Deepwater Horizon scene — AI-generated artwork behind this film's word search puzzle
Play a Deepwater Horizon (2016) word search free online. We built the 12-word list around characters, props, locations, and themes, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Directed by Peter Berg · Action, Drama, Thriller · Released 2016.
Words to find: DEEPWATER, HORIZON, GULF, MEXICO, DERRICK, BLOWOUT, EXPLOSION, FIREBALL, SMOKE, DEBRIS, LIFEJACKET, LIFERAFT.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Deepwater Horizon word list, defined
DEEPWATER/ˈdiːpˌwɔːtər/ · adjective (used attributively), also noun
Of or relating to water of considerable depth, especially in the open ocean; as a noun, an area or expanse of such deep water. Related: offshore, oceanic, pelagic, abyssal.
HORIZON/ˈhɒrɪzən/ · noun
The apparent line or level at which the sky and earth seem to meet; the point where the earth and sky appear to meet. The horizon is the apparent line or level at which the sky and earth seem to meet. Related: beyond, distant, extreme, limit.
GULF/ɡʌlf/ · noun
A large body of water partly enclosed by land, or a narrow sea connecting two larger ones. A deep sense of regret or disappointment. Related: bay, sea, ocean, inlet.
DERRICK/ˈdɛrɪk/ · noun
A tall framework tower used for lifting heavy loads or supporting drilling equipment, especially over an oil well. Related: crane, hoist, mast, winch.
BLOWOUT/ˈbloʊaʊt/ · noun
A sudden rupture or escape of air, gas, or fluid under pressure, or, by extension, an overwhelming defeat in a contest or a lavish celebratory meal or party. Related: rout, drubbing, bash, spree.
A violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something, typically accompanied by a loud bang and the rapid release of energy. Also, a sudden, large-scale increase or outburst of activity, emotion, or growth. Related: blast, detonation, burst, eruption.
FIREBALL/ˈfaɪərbɔːl/ · noun
A ball or spherical mass of fire, especially one produced by an explosion; also a very bright meteor that burns with a large, luminous trail. Related: bolide, meteor, comet.
SMOKE/smɒk/ · noun, verb
Smoke is a visible collection of aerosol particles suspended in a gas. It can be produced by burning, cooking, or other processes. Related: fume, vapour, mist, haze.